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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony a1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP70
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2021
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony a1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony a1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP60 was released 8 years prior to the a1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP60 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP60 grades vs the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm XP60 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm XP60

 a1 Fujifilm XP60 
LaunchedJanuary 2021June 2013More modern by 92 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm XP60 a1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony a1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and the a1.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and a1 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP60 and a1.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP60 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony a1 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP60 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
88
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
amazing megapixels (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP60
Street photography with Sony a1
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (530 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography highlights
Sony a1 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
73
better than average battery (530 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
amazing megapixels (50MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography info
Sony a1 Landscape photography info
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (530 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging info
Sony a1 Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Sony Alpha a1
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-06-21 2021-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Amount of lenses - 133
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/400 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video file format H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 737 grams (1.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 2
Pricing at launch $180 $6,498